I still think we're a few months off the game's official announcement but there's certainly no reason why we can't use this thread regularly until then.

Speaking of the trip to Tokyo, I believe a few journalists are also over there right now to get a first glimpse of the new engine. I don't know this for sure but judging by a few tweets I've seen on Twitter, it looks like some of the usual suspects flew out to Tokyo today. My hunch is either correct, or it's just a huge coincidence.

Let's just hope that the content keeps flowing this week and Jon Murphy keeps his Twitter account active.

I think the main issue letting pes down is its presentation. Not just kits/emblems (easily fixed thanks to this site!), but more the menus and style. Still too arcadey. I don't like the long line-scrolling for teams. I miss the old grid selection, made things much faster. I also think there innovations available that aren't being exploited. Real coaches on the touch line is one thing I would absolutely love to see. Realistic crowd reactions to certain players by certain teams (ie. Joey Barton getting booed by EVERYONE!). Player reputations could be introduced to affect this. I think this year's gameplay is the best of any nextgen football game, but it's the superficial extras that need to be upped to make it a more immersive experience.

That said, fully customisable set pieces are something I've championed for years and I'm still waiting for them.

Uhoh. We've drawn Judge Snyder.
Is that bad?
Well, he's had it in for me ever since I kinda ran over his dog.
You did?
Well, replace the word "kinda" with the word "repeatedly," and the word "dog" with "son."

I think the main issue letting pes down is its presentation. Not just kits/emblems (easily fixed thanks to this site!), but more the menus and style. Still too arcadey. I don't like the long line-scrolling for teams. I miss the old grid selection, made things much faster. I also think there innovations available that aren't being exploited. Real coaches on the touch line is one thing I would absolutely love to see. Realistic crowd reactions to certain players by certain teams (ie. Joey Barton getting booed by EVERYONE!). Player reputations could be introduced to affect this. I think this year's gameplay is the best of any nextgen football game, but it's the superficial extras that need to be upped to make it a more immersive experience.

That said, fully customisable set pieces are something I've championed for years and I'm still waiting for them.

Guys guys, this is the "News, Rumours & Speculation" thread, when I see a post is made in here, I expect new info or even pictures!

But I do agree, presentation needs to get an uplift, it does look like it hasn't really been touched in ten years... With all the sounds being the same as they were way back... If any of you has played NBA 2K13, you know what presentation in a sports game should be all about...

"I'm not the best in the world, but I don't think anyone is better than me." - Jose Mourinho

Hi guys, i am new over here, my english is not the best but i have a doubt on the database of the game, how can Messi just have 82 of top speed? Even Sergio Ramos has 84, how is possible Ramos be faster then Messi?

Edit mode will receive an almost complete overhaul if rumors from last year are believed to be true. The updates include the option of unlimited slots for graphics such as emblems or kit logos as well as for Edit mode stadium slots. PES 2014 should also see the addition of Third kits for various teams.

Excellent.

Hope the Stadium editor has been improved to allow closer representations.

tigerwalms wrote:Edit mode will receive an almost complete overhaul if rumors from last year are believed to be true. The updates include the option of unlimited slots for graphics such as emblems or kit logos as well as for Edit mode stadium slots. PES 2014 should also see the addition of Third kits for various teams.

Excellent.

Hope the Stadium editor has been improved to allow closer representations.

Be careful what you read, folks.

Unfortunately, some websites believe making money is more important than providing people with real news and/or quality content.

It's a shame because there are (have been) some really good PES websites out there, but they never got a chance to fulfill their potential because other PES 'fans' are more concerned about getting hits by printing false rumours as "confirmed features".

Naturally, some people will take these lies seriously which will only lead to bitter disappointment.

From a personal point of view, I also find that these kind of sites have no problem with ignoring their sources. I'm even a victim of this because I know I was the one of the first people who was told by Konami that the new engine will introduce 3rd kit slots. This was from my interview at Konami HQ in June 2012.

By all means, I still want to encourage everyone to debate and speculate rumours as it adds a good level of discussion to the forums. But just remember that there is a huge difference between fact and rumour.

Speaking of which, I still think we're a little while off the game's official announcement, and although some other websites won't like me posting this, I think it's still too early for Konami to spill the beans.